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5 Myths About Sex Addiction Debunked (By A Sex-Positive Sex Addict)
CW: Addiction, Sexual Assault, Sex… in general. This article is about sex. I have always had a negative relationship with sex. I discovered masturbating early, around six or seven years old. I would use masturbating combined with my active imagination and constant daydreaming as a way to escape the loneliness and isolation I felt not…
Read MoreSex Shields
Sex education in this country is unfortunately lacking. Sexologist Lindsey Doe is doing her part to change that! In this video, she explains the functions and purposes of what she refers to as “sex shields.” Watch Dr. Doe demonstrate how to use dams, in-condoms, and out-condoms in a way that is sex-positive, gender-inclusive, informative, and helpful!
Read MoreYes, You Can Be Sex-Positive and Still Prefer Vanilla Sex
Sex positivity – it’s all about being wild in bed, right? Not if that’s not what you’re looking for. If vanilla sex is your style, here’s a comic with a really sweet ending to remind you that sex positivity includes you, too.
Read MoreGetting Someone Drunk to Have Sex = Slipping Them a Drug to Have Sex
From adolescents to professional musicians, it seems as though the public at large has received a serious miseducation in discerning a true ‘yes’ from an implicit ‘no.’ So let me break it down for you. There is a connection between getting someone drunk to have sex and slipping someone drugs to have sex. Either way, consent is not possible. Either way, it is attempted rape.
Read MoreDating and Sex After Trauma
How to Have Fat Sex
Is advice for fat sex any different from tips for thin sex? It can be, and these tips can give you some empowering and pleasurable ways to have sex as a fat person.
Read More10 Things Sex Positivity Is Not
#2: “Thinking everyone should like sex.” You might think these things are sex-positive, but find out what it means to assume they’re great for everyone.
Read MoreSex Is Important — But Then Again, Not Really
Having sex is not obligatory, nor does it lead to the ultimate state of bliss. It’s neither as ideal nor as demonic as some would have you believe. There also isn’t one way to experience it. There is no one way to experience sexuality, and attempts to shame or stigmatize people for a lack of sex or attraction, even indirectly, are fraught with assumptions about how things “should” be.
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Sex and Gender?
A lot of folks don’t think twice about this info, but it’s important for us to know. How do social ideas about sex and gender affect you?
Read MoreSex Tips That Don’t Suck
Had enough of sex tips that suck? They can really damage the way you see yourself. Take in this spoken word piece about real sex tips and take your body back.
Read More10 Things You Should Know About Sexual Fantasies
Do you know how fantasies can affect your sex life? If you’ve ever been curious about sexual fantasies, Dr. Doe has some info for you.
Read More6 Affirmations for People Ashamed of Their Kink
Feeling ashamed of your kink? We need more positivity to counter the negative messages we get about being kinky, so let these guide your view on your kink!
Read More4 Things People Say When They Learn I’m a Sex Writer (And the Awful Gender Norms They Reveal)
“You’re so brave!” There are some really uncool stereotypes about women and sex that become SUPER clear when she says she write about sex and relationships.
Read MoreIs It Sex Positive or Inappropriate? 10 Questions to Help You Tell the Difference
“I thought you’d like it because it’s sexual.” Even the most sex positive people have boundaries – so read this to make sure you’re respecting those boundaries.
Read MoreShould You Have Sex On the First Date? A Choose Your Own Adventure Chart!
It’s the first date! Should you have sex? If you struggle with questions about things like commitment and rejection, this simple flow chart can help.
Read More5 Liberating Reasons Why I’ve Broadened My Definition of ‘Sex’
Reason #2: “This approach takes the pressure off.” This shift in perspective could help many people’s approach to sex – does it change anything for you?
Read More7 Toxic Sex Messages I Wish Had Been Debunked Before I Became Sexually Active
Young women get all kinds of messages that can make your sexual awakening a bewildering and painful time. Here’s a healthier message.
Read More5 Questions About Alcohol and Consent You’re Too Afraid to Ask, Answered
“What if they’re BOTH drunk?” Got questions about drinking, sex, and consent? Here are your answers.
Read More8 Myths About Vaginal Orgasms That Persist Even in Feminist Circles
“5. Vaginal orgasms are more difficult to achieve.” Lately, feminists have been debunking certain myths about vaginal orgasms – but are you still holding on to any of these persistent misconceptions?
Read More5 Myths Sex-Positive Feminism Can Perpetuate About Women Who Don’t Do Casual Sex
“#1: We just need to liberate ourselves from sex-shaming.” This author’s a sex-positive feminist – and she’s often questioned for not having casual sex. Make sure you’re not including these myths in your sex positivity.
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